| 1 | lb | Bacon, chopped |
| 3 | lb | Lean beef chuck roast, cubed |
| 1 1/2 | lb | Regular hamburger, |
| | Preferably chuck |
| 2 | lb | Pork roast,coarsley ground |
| | (Boston butt) |
| 4 | tb | Prepared garlic in oil |
| 3 | | Large onions |
| 4 | oz | Canned chopped chilies |
| | (El Paso brand) |
| 6 | | Fresh Jalapeno chilies, |
| | Chopped |
| 5 | tb | Freshly ground DRY Mexican |
| | Chilies, Anaheim if possible |
| 2 | tb | Freshly ground DRY Ancho |
| | Chilies |
| 2 | tb | Good quality chili pepper |
| 1 1/2 | tb | Hungarian paprika |
| 4 | tb | Fresh ground cumin seed |
| 1 | tb | Fresh ground black pepper |
| 2 | tb | MSG or Accent (optional) |
| 1 | tb | Tabasco sauce |
| 2 | tb | Worchestershire sauce |
| 1 | pt | Beef stock |
| 1 | pt | Canned tomatoes |